Student Services
| Career Planning and Placement Services | Student Employment |
| LIS Program Discussion Lists | Student Mailboxes |
| Lockers | Student Pictures |
| Microsoft Office 2007 |
Textbooks |
| Photocopy Services | WSU One Card |
Career Planning and Placement Services
The Library and Information Science Program offers a variety of career and placement services to meet the needs of its students. The LIS Program maintains an extensive listing of positions in libraries and information centers in the Detroit metropolitan area and throughout the United States and Canada. Job postings are available for viewing both electronically and physically on the 3rd floor of Kresge Library. Individual career advising can be scheduled through the program’s main office. The LIS Program also sponsors an annual job fair providing on-campus interviews with prospective employers.
In addition to these services, students may visit Wayne State University Career Planning and Placement Services for career and employment assistance.The office provides help to students and alumni in defining career and employment goals and assists in the search for employment opportunities. The office is located in Room 1001 of the Faculty/Administration Building.
Upon acceptance, students are subscribed to the LISPINF listserv. Subscribing before entering the LIS Program gives prospective students the opportunity to access job ads, discuss the latest professional trends and receive advice from current students and alumni.
To subscribe:
- Send an e-mail message to LISTSERV@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU
- Leave the subject line blank
- Type subscribe lispinf with your firstname and your lastname into the body of the message
- Send the e-mail
- A follow-up welcome message will be sent to the e-mail address used when subscribing
- Retain a paper copy of the welcome message that explains the commands available and outlines the polices that apply to that listserv
To send a message to all members currently subscribed to the list, send an e-mail to LISPINF@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU
To unsubscribe from LISPINF@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU:
- Send an e-mail message to LISTSERV@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU from the e-mail address used when first subscribed
- Leave the subject line blank
- Type signoff lispinf into the body of the message
For assistance with listserv, go to http://www.wayne.edu/listserv.
Just for Students: Library and Information Science Student Discussion List
The LISSDISC discussion list is a place for students to talk freely and openly about any aspects of life as a Wayne State LIS student. No faculty or staff will subscribe to or monitor the listserv. The only official contact will be the verification of your student status using your Access ID.
To subscribe:
- Send an e-mail message from your Wayne e-mail account to to LISTSERV@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU
- This will allow for verification of your status as an LIS student. You can easily forward e-mail from your Wayne account to any other e-mail account. Subscription requests from non-Wayne e-mail accounts will be refused.
- Leave the subject line blank
- Type subscribe lissdisc with your firstname and your lastname into the body of the message
Once you are subscribed, send messages to the discussion group at lissdisc@lists.wayne.edu
To unsubscribe from LISSDISC@lists.wayne.edu:
- Send an e-mail message to LISTSERV@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU from the e-mail address used when first subscribed
- Leave the subject line blank
- Type signoff lissdisc into the body of the message
Student lockers are available on the third floor of the Kresge Library. These are accessible on a semester basis from the Purdy/Kresge Library. Locker access can be obtained through the circulation desk located at the entrance of the Purdy/Kresge Library. Each locker is $5.00 per semester.
Photocopy machines available for student use are located on the first and second floors of Kresge Library and on the first floor of Purdy Library. A WSU OneCard is necessary to use most WSU printers and photocopiers. Photocopy machines are also available in the Student Center and all University Libraries. Please note that photocopy machines located in the LIS Program administrative offices are not available for student use.
Graduate Student Assistantships
A graduate student assistantship is designed primarily to provide a measure of economic support for a graduate student while also offering the opportunity to augment academic experience through teaching, research or other academically related activities associated with a student’s major field of study. Graduate Student Assistantships should enhance the academic program and support the scholarly activities of the student. Appointments may be made for one, two or three semesters of the calendar year.
Graduate student appointees must be in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 honor point average). The graduate assistant must be enrolled for a minimum number of six graduate credits each per fall and winter semester appointments and one graduate credit for a spring/summer semester appointment. In order for students to apply for GSA positions, they must complete LIS 6120, Access to Information.
Assistantship positions provide a salary, tuition scholarship, and subsidized medical and dental insurance. The tuition scholarship provides payment for up to ten graduate credits for each of the fall and winter semesters and up to two graduate credits for the spring/summer semester appointment. The scholarships will pay for only graduate credits listed on a student’s Plan of Work. Students are not permitted to complete more credits than is required for the degree and/or certificate.
For additional information please contact:
Human Resources
University Library System
Attention: Joanne Miyamoto,
2210 David Adamany Undergraduate Library
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Email: ad6020@wayne.edu
GEOC Contract Information
Student Assistants
Both the LIS Program and University Library System hire students as part-time workers on an hourly pay scale. These jobs may be available at any time. As a graduate student, the student should continuously carry at least four (4) credit-hours during the fall semester, at least four (4) credit-hours during the winter semester, and at least one (1) credit-hour during the spring/summer semester. While classes are in session, students may work no more than 20 hours per week on average. Schedules will be set by the employing department.
Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
University Library System
Attention: Joanne Miyamoto,
2210 David Adamany Undergraduate Library
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Email: ad6020@wayne.edu
International Student Workers
International students may also work in the LIS Program and for the University Library System. However, international students must meet specific visa and credit hour requirements. Current information is available through the Office of International Students and Scholars.
International students may also send a cover letter and resume to University Library System Human Resources Department as indicated above. Processing of paperwork for hiring international students may take a considerable period of time.
The LIS Program provides an area for students to set up mailboxes to enable professors and students to exchange correspondence, homework, and exams conveniently. File cabinets are set up in the student seminar room (316 Kresge) on the third floor of Kresge Library. Manila file folders are provided for students to use as mailboxes. The files are organized alphabetically within the file cabinets. Students are encouraged to create a mailbox their first semester.
Students are encouraged to submit a picture for their student file. Students may visit the LIS Program office (314.4 Kresge Library) to have a picture taken or they may e-mail their own picture to asklis@wayne.edu. This is not a requirement, but it is useful for advisors, faculty and LIS staff to identify you now and in the future for references. Also, with online courses it is helpful for us to have your picture in identifying your emails and discussion contributions. The LIS Program office is open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 5:30 and Friday, 9:00-5:00.
The WSU OneCard serves as your student identification, parking pass and library card. It can also be used to operate copy and vending machines or to purchase items from the bookstore or food courts in the Student Center. OneCards can be obtained at the WSU OneCard office on the second floor of the Welcome Center (Room 257). Please note that you must be registered in order to have your picture taken and to obtain your card.